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National Key Deer Refuge, Big Pine Key

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The National Key Deer Refuge is a 8542acre National Wildlife Refuge located on Big Pine Key and No Name Key in the Florida Keys in Monroe County, Florida.The refuge is home to the endangered Key Deer, a subspecies of the White-tailed deer that is endemic to the Florida Keys and has a current population of around 800 animals. 21 other threatened and endangered species of plants and animals are also found on the refuge, which includes 2400acre of upland forests, 5100acre of wetlands, and 1050acre of marsh. 2278acre of the refuge have been designated as a wilderness area.Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Great White Heron NWR, and Key West NWR are administered by the National Key Deer Refuge.

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George H

August 14, 2017

We had heard about the key deer, but we really weren't 'tuned in' until we saw the signs in Big Pine Key warning everyone to drive slowly and carefully. Not long after we saw the first sign, we had ou... more »
Previa1994

August 10, 2017

A must top place while in the Keys; the Key deer are easy to spot since they graze so close to the road and are not afraid of humans. Also, stop at the visitor center in Marathon and get the full info... more »
Robert J

August 10, 2017

Im Zusammenhang auch mit dem Blue Hole ( ist ein Park) I'm Besucherzentrum wird man entsprechend informiert - und für uns war der Park sicher eines der Highlights des Florida trips more »

In connection with the blue hole (is a park) I'm visitors center you will be notified accordingly – and for us the Park was one of the highlights of the Florida safe trips

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Jordan Montano

May 17, 2017

This location is actually the administration office. Search for the visitors center or the Blue Hole if you are looking for some place to start. The actual Key Deer Refuge was cool though!

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Krista Jensen

February 25, 2017

Took us FOREVER to find the Visitor Center- yes, it is in the strip mall. The volunteer behind the counter was very nice but the signage at the trailheads she suggested were not easy to find. We did find the Blue Hole and we're lucky enough to see two alligators. L

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Noah Bender

June 1, 2017

Key deer are a must see when in the Keys. Very unique to the area.

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James Sommers

March 1, 2017

Cool to see the little deer and alligators. Best of all, it's free

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Dustin Wiggins

January 5, 2017

Nice little place, mostly run by volunteers. You can get some good information here.

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